The Montague Bookmill Concert Series & Special Events
Arrive early for couches, armchairs, and to browse the books.
Shows begin around 8pm and are generally $5-10
(unless otherwise noted)
Food, beer, wine and love available at
THE LADY KILLIGREW
(413) 367-9666
August Events:
Friday, August 1:
Moe Provencher and the Starlings
Moe Provencher - lyrically-driven lonesome americana/folk tunes featuring acoustic guitar, harmonica, and mandolin.
"Provencher captures an easy, timeless grace with "2+2" that recalls artists such as Gillian Welch or Caitlin Cary. Over spare acoustic guitar and kitchen-sink percussion, she provides sharp insight into love and politics in a voice that doesn't hit notes so much as glide past them. Provencher's work is free of the faux-twang affectations that plague other rootsy songwriters: When she and Tubbs hit those high lonesome harmonies, they sound about as comfortable in their genre as a cowboy in his old boots." Tizzy Asher, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The Starlings are on a 6-month national tour in support of their 2nd album, "Marveling the While," the follow-up to their widely-received debut, "Songbook." They've received accolades from such places as Maverick Magazine (UK); spent several weeks on John Richards' (KEXP) "Top Ten Northwest Bands"; and shared the stage with the likes of Todd Snider, The Avett Brothers, Eilen Jewell, The Everybodyfields, Michelle Malone, Shannon McNally, and numerous NW artists.
"The Starlings vocal harmonies, acoustic goodness and sweet blend of folk
and country set the stage for the band's storied original songwriting and
the compelling presence of vocalist Joy Mills." -KEXP.org, 90.3 FM
http://starlingsmusic.com
Saturday, August 2: Jon Ladeau
Singer/songwriter Jon Ladeau is a
multi-instrumentalist who has single handedly taken his sound around
the country on a quest to connect with people and spread positivity.
In his travels he has taught himself to play banjo, mandolin,
harmonica, kazoo, and turkey baster. You will find these in his set
in addition to traditionally influenced songs on the guitar.
He has
lived in NJ, NYC, Western Massachusetts, Colorado, in his car, and on
your couch. He loves the outdoors and tries to get there everyday;
even if it's just to check the mail. His favorite toy would be a
motorcycle if he had one. His favorite color is blue and he doesn't
mind run-on sentences. He recently set a new record for himself by
driving 1,070 miles in one day.
From backwoods bluegrass in the
Rocky Mountains, to barbecued blues in the streets of Memphis, all the
way to late night jams in NYC's underground, Jon pulls together a wide
range of influences and experience into a sound that is uniquely his
own. With a focus on solid songwriting that frequently leads to
audience interaction, Jon continues to take his listeners to that next
plane.
Saturday, August 9 Eric Chenaux
Eric Chenaux plays guitars, ballads, electronics, tunes and improvisations.He is currently a member of The Reveries, The Draperies, Drumheller,The Guayaverasand The Allison Cameron Band. These groups share affiliation with theToronto-based record label, Rat-drifting --a home for sweet-psychedelic experimental polyphony and fried pop.Chenaux had also released his hacks of balladson two solo records (Dull Lights and more currently Sloppy Ground) onthe Montréal- based record label, Constellation.
Eric will be performing solo renditions of these ballads with voice,electric guitar and whammy Echo harps.
http://www.rat-drifting.comhttp:// www.myspace.com/ericchenaux
Greg Davis plays everything from guitar to khaen to gongs tosynthesizer to pine cones to laptop and more. He primarily works as asolo musician but has worked in a variety of musical situations withJeph Jerman, Zach Wallace (as Sun Circle), Keith Fullerton Whitman,Sebastien Roux, Steven Hess, Joseph Grimm and Akron/Family. Davis hasreleased lots of music on labels such as Carpark, Kranky, Important,Tompkins Square, Tonschacht, Room40, Ghostly and more. He has touredand travelled around the world sharing his openness to all sounds andmusical experiences. Davis makes his home in Burlington, Vermont wherehe works on music, audio mastering and has been active in developing a new scene for other musics.
Greg's recent live sets have focused on a shared meditative droneexperience which creates an environment conducive for thepractice of deep listening in the present moment with a clear mind free of prejudice.
http://www.autumnrecords.nethttp:// www.myspace.com/gregdavismusic
Friday, August 29 Walter Strauss and Tensleep
Fingerstyle guitar wizard Walter Strauss is a one man guitar festival. Hismusic is both fiery and refined, and his multi-layered guitarwork givesthe impression that several instruments are playing at once. His virtuosity is mesmerizing, whether in a song inspired by the vastAmerican West or an ambitious guitar translation of traditional music froma far-flung part of the world.
Audiences across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland have been wowed byWalter's irresistible grooves, sensual tone, and intelligent and soulfulsinging. He's collaborated with a rich collection of musicians that rangefrom Grammy nominated kora master Mamadou Diabate to eclectic folkstersThe Burns Sisters.
Walter comes to us with his trio Tensleep, a constellation of long timecollaborators - recording artists and touring veterans in their ownrights. With Rich DePaolo on electric guitar and CMP recording artist andcreative whiz Andy Rinehart on bass and keys, the band is a formidableteam of seasoned artists.
"Imagine blending Bruce Cockburn’s finger-style guitar with JoniMitchell’s flair for subtle jazz elements, and then add ethereal worldrhythms and you begin to sense the extensive talent and wide-ranginginfluences that Walter Strauss brings together." - Gayle Olson, ConcertPresenter, Hilltown Folk, Shelburne Falls, MA
If you are interested in performing your art at the Bookmill, send us your suggestion and your stuff (samples, CDs, mp3s, confectionary) Contact Gregg
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